Structural Project Manager

LPA, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm recognized for its commitment to sustainable architecture and innovative design. As a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you will lead a talented team in delivering impactful building projects while fostering a collaborative environment. This role emphasizes mentorship, quality assurance, and process improvement, ensuring that your contributions resonate within the community. With a strong focus on professional growth and a supportive work culture, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference through design. Embrace the chance to be part of a firm that values creativity and collaboration, and where your expertise will be instrumental in shaping a better future.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Professional Development Grants

Leadership Training

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical design experience in structural engineering.
• Active California Structural Engineer's (SE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in structural engineering design and project management.
• Collaborate with clients and other design disciplines.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP

SAFE

RAM

RISA

Job description

Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.

LPA is seeking a passionate and ambitiousStructural Engineering Project Manager to lead a team in the design and management of major projects. You will be the leader of a structural engineering team in the initiation and execution of engineering projects for prominent owners in your community. This is a highly visible role requiring the ability to communicate with project teams, project staff and with our valued clients.

We walk the talk at LPA, and our commitment to changing lives by design is more than a slogan. LPA is one of the nation’s leading sustainable design firms and the only large firm to meet the AIA’s 2030 Challenge benchmarks over the last two years. Engineers are a vital part of this history of achievement at LPA, and our structural engineers are leading the way in tackling the SE 2050 Embodied Carbon Challenge. LPA’s structural engineers have been repeatedly recognized by our peers in the structural engineering community for our innovative and technically challenging designs, including receiving SEAOC’s Excellence in Structural Engineering and People’s Choice Award in 2021 along with multiple national engineering awards from NCSEA and AISC.

Join a firm where your voice is heard and your work is highly valued. LPA offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work with a team of creative, intelligent experts in all aspects of the integrated design process, along with meaningful opportunities for career development and advancement.

What you will do:

• Structural engineering design, leading a team of engineers in completing various building design and retrofit projects.

• Collaborate with other design disciplines while working directly with our clients (owners, school districts, municipalities, developers, etc.) to create places that have a lasting positive impact on your community.

• Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of structural engineering project teams.

• Oversee project Quality Control/Quality Assurance.

• Help to develop and maintain a stable, motivated high-performing team.

• Actively mentor team members to provide them with the vision necessary for their professional and personal growth.

• Participate in developing process improvements that make your work better and faster.

What we will do:

• Provide a competitive salary and the ability to share in the firm’s profit in the form of regular meaningful bonuses.

• Provide benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life enhancing programs.

• Provide a collaborative work environment and all the tools and resources needed to be successful in your role.

• Provide career advancement opportunities, access to professional development grants and our comprehensive professional development program.

• Access to expert management and leadership training and coaching.

Structural Engineering Project Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in structural or architectural engineering.

• An active California Structural Engineer's (SE) license.

• 10 or more years of technical design experience.

• Experience using ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM and RISA, and other common structural design and analysis tools.

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proven ability to thrive in highly collaborative environments.

• Commitment to work as an integrated design team member.

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.